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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Mo Trezies, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, the findings hint that raspberry leaf tea may support glucose control as a gentle, accessible complement to medication or other standard treatments.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Follow an exfoliation schedule that complements your skin type.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This kind of lateral influence is a powerful complement to formal management channels.
—Mo Trezies, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, the findings hint that raspberry leaf tea may support glucose control as a gentle, accessible complement to medication or other standard treatments.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The unique blend adds a punch of additional tangy flavor that perfectly complements the creaminess and simplicity of basic egg salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Follow an exfoliation schedule that complements your skin type.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Mitchell specifically recommends Nutrafol’s popular Women’s Balance supplement to support stronger, visibly thicker hair, which is found in the brand’s new Hair Growth Starter Routine for Women 45+.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Single travelers are also welcome since American Cruise Lines offers dedicated single staterooms with balconies, without any single supplements.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And roundabouts actually increase road capacity (30%-50%, according to Bryson).—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia also has invested in CoreWeave, which supplies data center capacity to OpenAI and is also an Nvidia customer.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From the cool, dank blue-gray tones of Maria’s basement to the clever signage that adorns the schoolroom walls, the production mechanics work to pull viewers further into this high stakes character study.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Thug has managed to find a way to push the envelope all these years later with Uy Scuti, adorning a Druski-esque whiteface that reads as a somewhat subversive take on the current moment’s politics.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although this volume has moved toward less-than-container load (LCL) ocean shipments, the slow overall market meant that there was no significant boost in ocean freight from this shift.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The definition is broad, but typically corporate landlords involve property owned by Limited Liability Companies or real estate investment trusts, according to Moore.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the way, completing 25 of 37 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Greenpeace's analysis, Russia has also completed construction of a new water supply system for the plant's cooling pond and deliberately damaged a 750-kilovolt power line that had connected the facility to Ukraine's electrical grid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brand unveiled its capsule with ready-to-wear talent Alessandro Enriquez, and the designer’s poppy prints decorated the entire showroom, from the walls to the furniture to the shoe boxes.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sky News Australia has canceled a show, designed to platform controversial debate, after a guest voiced anti-Islam views while wearing a shirt decorated with bacon.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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